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31/12/2022

This is the guide management has put out to explain the new sick days. I advise caution in using their term "personal days-no carry over" as it attempts to muddy the difference between the personal and sick days. Also be aware that the union has filed national policy grievances on this and changes may be forthcoming as that process unfolds.

Curious about the new 10 sick days?  Here is the document the federal governement provided.  See especially examples 8 a...
21/12/2022

Curious about the new 10 sick days? Here is the document the federal governement provided. See especially examples 8 and 9 at the end.

The intent of this interpretation, policy and guideline (IPG) is to define the scope of the medical leave with pay provided for in section 239 of Part III of the Canada Labour Code (Code), where a collective agreement or contract of employment grants an employee days of leave (with pay) for one or m...

here's an assessment of why we should be keeping our crown corporations publicly owned and operated, created by the good...
09/07/2022

here's an assessment of why we should be keeping our crown corporations publicly owned and operated, created by the good people of CUPE.

For decades, the Sask. Party government has been quietly selling off publicly-owned corporations, contracting out previously public services, intentionally u...

Starbucks workers are organizing, but under which union?
07/05/2022

Starbucks workers are organizing, but under which union?

The UFCW filed to represent workers at three Starbucks in Wisconsin. Not everyone is happy about that.

Looking to commemorate the National Day of Mourning? Here is a list of services across our country. Find one in your are...
24/04/2022

Looking to commemorate the National Day of Mourning? Here is a list of services across our country. Find one in your area to attend next Thursday. https://canadianlabour.ca/events/day-of-mourning-ceremonies-2022/

Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2022 April 23, 2022 at 12:00 AM - April 29, 2022 at 11:59 PM April 28th is the labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to prevent future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen work...

https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning/
24/04/2022

https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning/

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice.

A sad day for Canadian workers.  Shame!
20/04/2022

A sad day for Canadian workers. Shame!

OTTAWA – Gig Workers United and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers condemn Bill 88, passed today by the Ford government, which modifies minimum employment standards for app-based workers.

It's never to late to explore the employee self serve section on intrapost. If your supervisors are batting at the corpo...
31/03/2022

It's never to late to explore the employee self serve section on intrapost. If your supervisors are batting at the corporate average, it's probably easier and more efficient to do as much as possible for yourself.

Employee Self Serve, lots of useful tools you can use to bypass a supervisor and get a correct answer instead. Email at: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Overburdened-110296864079565/ Twitter: Keep up to date with emails from national by signing up for CU...

31/03/2022

Ready to end covid? Here's the plan.

18/01/2022

Sorry folks, but due to myself testing positive for COVID-19, our year end break will be extended. Hopefully we will be able to do new episodes in February. Stay safe out there. 😷

Update: Kellogg's workers have negotiated a deal and should be back to work next week.
22/12/2021

Update: Kellogg's workers have negotiated a deal and should be back to work next week.

About 1,400 union members in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee had been on strike since Oct. 5.

As promised, here are the brands Kellogg produces.  If you are interested in supporting the striking workers by boycotti...
24/10/2021

As promised, here are the brands Kellogg produces. If you are interested in supporting the striking workers by boycotting Kellogg products, this list should help you know what to avoid.

What began with a corn flake has since defined an industry. And today we continuously strive to provide a delicious choice of brands that people know, trust and enjoy around the world.

What's the big deal with the pension? Here's why it matters.
09/06/2021

What's the big deal with the pension? Here's why it matters.

Keeping our pension the way it is has been a massive struggle. CUPW has done what's good at and defied the odds to lead the country's unions in defending our right to retire with dignity. We discuss some of those struggles and why its so important to maintain a defined benefit plan. Email at: overbu...

A victory for all people of Saskatchewan, especially Tristan Derocher.  Congratulations.  Let's hope this keeps more of ...
30/04/2021

A victory for all people of Saskatchewan, especially Tristan Derocher. Congratulations. Let's hope this keeps more of our angels with us longer.

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregina.ctvnews.ca%2Fsu***de-prevention-bill-passes-in-sask-legislature-1.5409465&data=04%7C01%7C%7C673e6615c3d44dd1ddff08d90c2b1d18%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637554201569951400%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=QGV%2BRVYYHLyeSfXqDyVynSgRqatc3uTw5w4uap5msFE%3D&reserved=0

The Saskatchewan legislature passed a bill – which was defeated twice before – to establish a su***de prevention strategy in the province.

27/04/2021

Record-high unemployment in Canada means people who lost their job also lost their drug coverage. Pharmacare could mean someone isn’t forced into choosing between paying rent or medication. Tell Ottawa to add prescription drugs to our public health care.

My fur babies, all cuddled up.
03/03/2021

My fur babies, all cuddled up.

26/11/2020

If you have listened to the episode from November 16th and are wondering where the next one is, we are sorry but we will be taking a break until mid January. As you all know this is crunch time at the post office. Have a great holiday season, stay safe and we'll catch up with you in the new year.

To revisit Episode 7 with an update: here is a small win for a heartwrenching cause.  May the angels sleep a bit more pe...
13/09/2020

To revisit Episode 7 with an update: here is a small win for a heartwrenching cause. May the angels sleep a bit more peacefully today and may this be a first step in real action to address the epidemic of su***de.

Let's celebrate a win for justice today.

Métis person Tristen Durocher has won in court. He has the right to keep his teepee camp up at the Saskatchewan legislature in order to finish his fast and ceremony for su***de prevention.

The judge declared the bylaws prohibiting the teepee unconstitutional and struck them down as invalid, saying they went against the Charter rights of "freedom of expression" and "freedom of conscience and religion."

His fast is 44 days long, one day for each of the Sask Party MLAs and for Premier Scott Moe who voted against a su***de prevention strategy for Saskatchewan.

The provincial government took him to court and tried to get his teepee torn down.

They lost.

Please join us in honoring Tristen, Camp: Justice for Our Stolen Children, and most importantly the Indigenous people who are hurt by colonial government policy and are the reason these camps need to exist.

The struggle continues.

Our latest episode,  an interview with Tristen Durocher on day 14 of his hunger strike in Regina to raise awareness of s...
17/08/2020

Our latest episode, an interview with Tristen Durocher on day 14 of his hunger strike in Regina to raise awareness of su***de rates in Saskatchewan and the need for better prevention methods, particularly for northern Indigenous people.

We visit Tristin Durocher during his hunger strike outside the Saskatchewan Legislature to raise awareness of the indifference of governments to su***de rate and living conditions in northern indigenous communities. Walking With Our Angles Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WalkingWithOurAngels/ Bill...

Our latest episode, discussing the in and outs of the At Risk Employees Program.
11/08/2020

Our latest episode, discussing the in and outs of the At Risk Employees Program.

If you haven't heard, there is a program out there the employer is using to 'keep...

Episode 5 features some basic introductory information for new employees in the hope of allowing them a smoother acclima...
08/08/2020

Episode 5 features some basic introductory information for new employees in the hope of allowing them a smoother acclimatization to postal work under current conditions.

https://castbox.fm/vb/294209198

Spoiler Alert: It's largely about misinformation ...

new appendix A
24/07/2020

new appendix A

Episode 3:
20/07/2020

Episode 3:

There have been a lot of new leaves brought to the RSMCs with the pay equity decision. This week we do an overview of them all. Chances are most Urban members weren't even aware of all the ways available to temporarily escape the clutches of the evil CPC Empire.

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